He really is just incredible.

What Arrieta has been doing is remarkable. A few games back in another start against the Reds, Len and JD were talking about how sure they were that he would throw another no-hitter. You're pretty good when people are talking about how it's not an "if" but a "when" in terms of your ability to have those kinds of games.

The Cubs also threw in 5 homers with their 16 runs tonight. And a friend pointed out that some random guy from the crowd ran out to celebrate with the Cubs.

This Arrieta kid ain't half bad.

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One can only imagine what it was like for Chicago Cubs pitcherJake Arrieta three years ago Thursday. Playing for the Baltimore Orioles on April 21, 2013, he gave up five runs on five walks in four innings. His ERA after four starts was 6.63. And on the next day, April 22, 2013, he was banished to the minors -- returning for only one more start with the big league club before being traded to the Cubs that July.

Fast-forward three years. He has a Cy Young Award and now two no-hitters after shutting out the Cincinnati Reds in a 16-0 victory on April 21, 2016.

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What a difference 3 years can make.

And only 3 men LOB and none left in scoring position.

The irony is that Finnigan is the one who no-hit the Cubs for 6+ last week and he got absolutely rocked last night. Of course the Reds didn't score 2 touchdowns that night, either

And Samardzija wouldn't stop *****ing about the Cubs trading Scott Feldman! LOL!

Ha ha! Back-to-back successful suicide squeezes with Ross & Lester. Madden is just toying with the Reds now.

Ross continues to live the dream.

Currently has 2 RBI's tonight w/o an official AB.

Cubs win 8-1

Already have a 4 game lead in the division.

This team is just so fun to watch. I feel like I'm beating a dead horse but I don't know what else to say...

Still can't figure out which is more unreal from last night- how Javy pulled that 2-2 breaking ball for a home run in the 9th or just how quickly it left the park.

anyone joined mlb.tv or thinking about doing it?

they have a deal if 3 ppl join, you can save 30%

I bought the Extra Innings package once I realized Dish finally offers it and that comes with MLB TV.

Russell goes yard in the 2nd.

This game went south

Horrible night for every pitcher.

1.198 OPS for Fowler right now. That is insane for anyone, let alone a lead off hitter.

I have mlb.tv, so i assume i can't participate in that deal... but if i can, I'll go in on that deal

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anyone joined mlb.tv or thinking about doing it?

they have a deal if 3 ppl join, you can save 30%

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Or give me $50 and I'll give you my log in information

Good God. Rizzo is on FIRE. 2 AB's today, 2 more HR's.

9-0 win today

if Alfredo Simon pitched a complete game against the Cubs, they'd score 35 earned runs and still leave 10 guys on base (based on REAL numbers vs the Cubs this year)

The bullpen made us sweat tonight but Cubs win 4-3.

First time they looked shaky in a close game. Not bad 20 games in. Arrieta on the mound tonight though!

Cubs rained out tonight. No Jake.

I am obviously enjoying being at 15-5 out of the gates. But I must say it is really fun seeing the Astros flop around so far.

Line on te game today?

-377

Don't think I've ever seen one that high (or low)

Grandpa Rossy put one out on Waveland!

That was majestic. And he pimped it too!

Haren is a must follow on twitter.

I don't. The Astros have always been my second favorite team since I grew up in Houston. I was and I'm still hoping for a Cubs/Astros World Series so I can go to a game or two in Houston.

I've noticed some big crowds at the Cubs home games. Some nice weather contributed to that early on, but even for some of the colder games recently there are a lot of people in the stands. I guess having good players and winning games will do that for you.